WILLIAM RAINEY HARPER COLLEGE
CAREER PROGRAMS DIVISION
GENERAL COURSE OUTLINE
GRA
Course
Prefix
230
Course
Number
PREPRESS PRODUCTION
Course Title
(2-2)
(Lec-Lab)
3
Credit
Hours
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Covers prepress procedures, including preflight, the understanding of manufacturing specs and press
layouts. Emphasis on postscripting, ripping in a high end workflow, press imposition of ripped files,
trapping needs of files, proofing and film/plate output. Proof and plate assessment and quality control.
Color management instruction for inputs and outputs as well as pdf requirements for file exchange.
Prerequisite: GRA102 with a grade of C or better.
TOPICAL OUTLINE
I.
Understanding all Preflight Procedures to Postscript/rip Files
II.
Working with Imported Graphics and Their Requirements
III.
High End Workflow Training and Final File Production
IV.
Understanding Color Uses, Palettes and Industry Needs
V.
Applications and File Troubleshooting
VI.
Understand Press Layouts, Colorbars, Imposition and Trapping Software
VII.
Understand Prepress Procedures in a Commercial Environment.
METHOD OF PRESENTATION
1.
PowerPoint Lecture
2.
In-class lab work
3.
Problem solving and discussion
STUDENT OUTCOMES: (The student should…)
1.
demonstrate knowledge of advanced tools in software.
2.
troubleshoot and preflight print production projects.
3.
understand postscript through rip procedures.
4.
understand imposition of press layouts and bindery needs.
5.
understand final files and file delivery needs.
6.
learn trapping techniques in a prepress and print arena.
7.
utilize industry standard color management techniques.
METHOD OF EVALUATION
1.
Lab assignments
2.
Tests and quizzes
TEXTBOOK/INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
No Text Required
PREPARED BY:
Patricia Bruner, Coordinator
Dated:
Spring 2016
Data:Web_updates:2016 Current course outlines:GRA230.docx